Subtitle: Guest Columnist, Berit Kjos, has written this excellent movie review
of "Spiderman: The Movie". While Spiderman does not teach the occult
worldview as does Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings, it does have some unchristian
themes about which parents need to be aware.

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"Spider-Man: A postmodern blend
of good and evil", by Berit Kjos.

"Raised by his Aunt May and Uncle Ben, Peter Parker is
a kind-hearted 15 year-old who tried to make it through every day of his high-school
career without getting picked on too badly. But Peter has a secret. At night,
he sheds his studious trappings and dons the garb of the city's mysterious
new protector: the amazing Spider-Man." The online version of a Marvel
comic book.

"My 10-year old daughter went to see 'Spider-Man' with
her grandfather this week, and they were both excited to see it... It's kind
of a fanatical fan base, and it crosses all age groups."[1] Ken Sherer,
New York Times.

"And this I pray, that your love may abound still more
and more in knowledge and all discernment..." Philippians 1:9

The record-breaking movie opens with a scene showing Peter Parker,
a quiet and nerdy high school student, running to catch the school bus. Taunted
by his peers, the embarrassed youth climbs on -- only to be tripped by a bully,
mocked by his peers and humiliated in front of the girl he loves. Not much
of a start for a superhero!

But his troubled life changes when he is bitten by a genetically
altered spider during a field trip. Overnight, his arms grow muscles and his
sight clears. He sheds his glasses, beats one of his tormentors, but struggles
to control the strange spider web goop that shoots from his hands. "You're
weird," his peers tell the budding superhero as they turn away.

Real-life students across the country can identify with Peter's
fears and humiliation. And his lowly stature makes his triumphs all the more
satisfying. Nine-year-old Tessa Williams illustrates the adoration of the
younger set. Wearing a rub-on tattoo with his image, she saw the record-breaking
movie twice on the weekend it opened. According to Mike Zapler's article on
'Spider-Man', she "plans to see the movie '10 billion times.'"[2]

The first film ever to top $100 million in its first three days,
Spider-Man has raced past other fast-selling movies such as Harry Potter,
Star Wars and Lord of the Rings. It hit the $200 million mark in record time:
nine days. A social phenomenon with power to influence culture and values,
this PG-13 feature begs the question: what message does it communicate to
the masses?

Compared to the Harry Potter and Star Wars movies, its score
looks good. It doesn't teach witchcraft or other occult practices. Instead,
the movie models kindness, gentleness, a heart to listen and the courage to
fight evil. While self-effacing Peter (Tobey Maquire) gives a rude response
to his uncle's final advice, he soon shows remorse. And he doesn't forget
Uncle Ben's words of wisdom: "With great power comes great responsibility."
To the contrary, they become a beacon of inspiration guiding the quiet youth
through many a fierce and thankless battle.

That memorable phrase might even encourage Christians to live
with greater commitment to God. Remember, Jesus told His followers that "to
whom much is given, from him much will be required." Luke 12:48.

At the end of the movie, Peter affirms his commitment to self-sacrificing
service. His willingness to serve the world models the degree (not the kind)
of focus and faithfulness we, as Christians, would want to show our Lord and
King. God tells us to persevere in battle, endure suffering and remain faithful
to His call even when all others turn away. Indeed, the historical record
is full of saints and martyrs who would rather face torture and death than
betray the God they love. Yet such devotion is rarely considered in our postmodern
world.

Be alert to the problems

In light of Hollywood's usual low standards, anti-Christian
suggestions and corrupting values, it's hard to criticize a movie with such
a noble message. But we can't ignore the negative impact it might have on
children -- the countless young fans who won't wait until they are 13 to watch
the captivating character now pictured on toys and games as well as in theater
ads around the world. Prayerfully consider these warnings from the perspective
of God's high calling, not through the deceptive filter of the world's relative
values:

1. Sexual suggestions: In a culture saturated with sexual images,
a few glimpses of passionate kissing and near nudity (a thin wet shirt that
leaves little to the imagination) may seem insignificant. Yet popular Mary
Jane Watson (Kirsten Durst), adored by Peter, models her seductiveness to
millions of young girls. Mild by Hollywood's standards and today's relative
values, her sensuality still conflicts with God's guidelines. Psalm 101:2-4

2. Violence and murder: Spider-Man's nemesis, Norman Osborn,
alias the Green Goblin, is more obviously evil. The rich, ambitious and revengeful
military-industrial chief played by Willem Dafoe swallows a chemical potion
developed in his laboratory and is transformed. But he soon discovers the
high cost of superhuman strength: his personal freedom. The power he sought
and won is linked to an evil personality with its own will and emotions. The
story tells us that the power came through chemical means, but notice the
demonic tone and temptations behind the words of the murderous master-mind
that now rules Osborn:

Deep, mocking voice: "So many good things happened for
you -- all for you, Norman."

Osborn: "What do you want?"

Voice: "To remove those in your way."

Osborn: "The board members! You killed them!"

Voice: "We killed them."

Osborn: "We?"

Voice: "Remember your little accident in the laboratory?
Bringing you what you always wanted: power beyond your wildest dreams. And
it's only the beginning. There's only one who can stop us. Or - imagine if
he joined us. Hahaha!"

The "one" who can stop them is Spider-Man. Unlike
Darth Vader, he refuses to join the evil side. That's good! What's bad are
the gripping images of deadly violence and evil -- scenes that seem to imitate
the sinister actions and personalities involved in demonic possession. Like
Star War's super-popular villain, Osborn feeds today's craving for dark, mystical
thrills. Ephesians 5:2-17

3. Cruel schemes. When the mocking voice of his tyrannical master
tells him to "attack [Spider-Man's] heart," the reluctant Osborn
sets out to destroy the people Peter loves. This brutal psychological plan
used to torment dissenters in totalitarian regimes, is also used by child
molesters to secure a young victim's silence. Consider the impact of this
suggestion on a youth culture already desensitized to violent cruelty and
often torn by jealousy, rage and search for revenge.[3]

Within the context of the movie myth, these dark scenes makes
sense. Since exciting stories tend to bypass mental scrutiny, viewers don't
question the effects of the violence or the source of the evil. Most simply
absorb the impressions.[4] Galatians 5:19-26

4. Mocking God's truth? Osborn's first victim is Peter's beloved
aunt whom he assaults just as she is praying, "and deliver us from evil."
Was this an overt mockery of Christian faith and prayer? We don't know. Earlier,
uncle Ben had alluded to his faith in God, but a profane expression included
in the same conversation raises some questions. Galatians 2:7-8

5. Pseudo-science versus reality. While most children claim
to "know the difference between fantasy and reality," many are far
more familiar with the mythical worlds of today's popular entertainment than
the actual world they inhabit. As one study discovered, "children were
better able to identify characters from the Japanese card trading game than
their own native species."[5]

It's fun to dream about the out-of-the-world suggestions behind
science fiction.[6] We have seen all kinds of amazing scientific advances
during the last half century. Some are good, some are questionable, and some
may prove very bad -- especially in the hands of unscrupulous leaders. But
in a culture that emphasize dreams and imagination more than facts and logic,
few children recognize the limits of science -- the boundaries beyond which
even the greatest scientist cannot go. Consequently, fantasies may play with
their minds until the myths seem true and the truth becomes too boring and
contrary to even consider.[7] 2 Timothy 4:3-4

6. A potential gateway to the world of super-violent games and
comic books. Though many details differ, Marvel's new series of Spider-Man
comics generally agrees with the movie. But children searching for the Spider-Man
title among other popular comic books or computer games may well be confronted
with an enticing and unforgettable assortment of dark, decadent and occult
images. Rom 12:2-9

Guard your mind and heart

God's Word tells us to "...be strong in the Lord and in
the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able
to stand against the wiles of the devil."

Whether you see the evil forces behind the murderous Green Goblin
as chemical or demonic, the real battle we face here on earth is spiritual.
Among the timeless enemies to faith and peace in Christ are the timeless and
seductive myths, illusions and deception that crowd into our minds as we live
in the world. To recognize and resist these tempting images and suggestions
that so easily sway our values and twist our beliefs, we need to accept the
reality of satan's existence and understand some of his schemes. To win the
victory we must realize that an invisible war is raging around us so that
we take and use the resources God gives us for victory. (See also Unequal
Contenders in the Spiritual War)

In other words, we need to (1) know God's truth so that we can
recognize today's enticing myths and (2) receive the encouragement and reminders
God gives us to trust Him, follow His ways, endure hostility and serve Him
in this world -- no matter the cost.

"For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against
principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this
age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

"Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may
be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand
therefore, having

girded your waist with truth

put on the breastplate of righteousness

shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace...."
Ephesians 6:10-18

There are three more pieces to "put on." To understand
the simplicity and significance of wearing each piece, please click on the
Armor of God and prayerfully study the Scriptures that show the meaning behind
each one. Together, they provide a shelter and refuge against all the mental
strategies of the evil one. Remember,

"...though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according
to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in
God for pulling down strongholds, ?casting down arguments and every high thing
that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into
captivity to the obedience of Christ...." 2 Corinthians 10:2-5

2. Mike Zapler, "Hollywood's box office superhero: 'Spider-Man'",
San Jose Mercury News, May 6, 2002.
3. See "There is no sin or evil" and "Why girls are bullies"
(the last link may soon become obsolete).

4. See "Harry Potter and the Power of Suggestion"
and "Entertaining Ourselves to Death": "Movies are fun. Like
most entertainments today, they excite the emotions rather than stimulate
the intellect. ... The problem is that we are spending so much time with movies,
video games and TV that we tend to become addicted to exciting electronic
images. Worse, we become addicted to excitement itself, and we have difficulty
distinguishing artificial entertainment from reality...."

5. "Children 'identify Pokemon more easily than animals."

6. Professor Jim Kakalios, who teaches physics at the University
of Minnesota, helps validate this illusion. In his popular course, "Everything
I Know of Science I Learned from Reading Comic Books," he asks "Is
Spider-Man's web really strong enough to support him as he swings from building
to building?" His calculations showed "it could support a couple
of tons." The link to the source is now obsolete: "Superhero science:
Professor uses comic books to teach the fundamentals of physics."

7. Mike, a fan of the Animorphs books (published by Scholastic),
visited our site. Then he wrote us a note saying, "Real science can never
reproduce that shown in a book? ... Sure, science now can't create shape shifting,
but wasn't that also said about Cloning? ... It is plausible for shape shifting
to actually occur. Maybe not the exact way shown in Animorphs. They touch
an animal and absorb its DNA, and then are able to become that animal. If...
your DNA was able to form into that of an animal, programmed into the subject
while still retaining the knowledge to return to being a human, then Shape
Shifting is possible." [See Animorphs and scroll down to "Mike."]
Cloning has become a reality and all kinds of medical advances prove the consequences
as well as the rewards of today's research. It fits within the domain of genetic
research that humans can manipulate. But shape shifting, like Spider-Man's
superpowers, is confined to the realm of imagination, occult myths and spiritual
illusion.

CUTTING EDGE NOTE: Shape-shifting is one aspect to Spiderman
about which I had never thought before Berit mentions it. This procedure,
called "Shape-shifting ", is accomplished with demons that assume
other forms than a wolf. If you have been paying attention, you have noticed
several TV shows and movies that have depicted Shape-shifting: Roswell TV
show, Werewolf with Jack Nicholson, American Werewolf in London, American
Werewolf in Paris, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Teen Wolf with Michael J. Fox.

One of the most common type of shape-shifting in popular media
is a werewolf. The Dictionary Definition of a werewolf: "... a person
transformed into a wolf or capable of assuming the form of a wolf." This
transformation is not unique in Satanism, but it is done only at the highest
levels of Witchcraft. Severe demonic possession is required. This procedure
is also called "Shape-shifting ", and is done with demons that assume
other forms than a wolf. In the Harry Potter books, professors regularly shape
shift into cats, dogs, and other exotic creatures.

Satan does have the capability to temporarily alter the physical
reality. Is Spider-Man a very clever way in which our young children are being
pre-conditioned to accept shape-shifting at the right moment in world history.
The House of Theosophy seminar into which I was sneaked tells of the time
in which Antichrist will shape-shift, but with a slight twist of Satanic power.
Listen to the explanation given by the New England Director of the House of
Theosophy, Bill Lambert:

""UFO's and Aliens are part of the New World Order.
They are benevolent beings which will aid mankind in attaining the goal of
becoming one humanity. They will appear at the proper time to enable mankind
to make that Quantum Leap of Collective Consciousness -- when the Christ appears
... when Lord Maitreya appears, he will appear as different beings to different
people.

* He will appear as a man to a man and as a woman to a woman.

* He will appear as a white to a white, as a black to a black,
as an Indian to an Indian, etc."

It makes no difference whether you are viewing him in person
or on Television. Thus, "he will show that he is all things to all people".
[NEWS1052 Complete Seminar Notes]

If Antichrist is going to shape-shift, and if the demonic aliens
accompanying him are going to shape-shift, a lot of pre-conditioning must
have already taken place that will prepare people to accept this demonic phenomenon.
Is Spider-Man part of that preconditioning? Berit Kjos certainly thinks so.

We are definitely being conditioned to accept beings that shape-shift,
and Christians had better get prepared. I have been told by a former Illuminist
that the people who will be manning the prisons and execution chambers of
dissidents during the Tribulation Period will be shape-shifters that change
from human to Reptilian. Let us only pray the Rapture occurs first.

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